Town Board Holds Hearing on Data Center Moratorium; Planning and Zoning Boards to Meet
Sullivan town officials are considering a moratorium on data processing centers, while upcoming board meetings will take up special use permits for a bakery and ice cream shop, and variance requests for decks and fences, according to agendas published this week.
Town Board Considers Data Center Moratorium
The Town Board held a public hearing on July 1 for Local Law E-2026, which would temporarily halt approvals for data processing centers—an issue of growing interest in the region. The board also reviewed a bid recommendation for the Fire Training Tower Project, discussed a proposal from G & G for a Town Income Survey, considered budget modifications, and held a discussion on the Damon Point Light District. Minutes from the meeting have not yet been published, so no final actions are available.
Planning Board to Review Permits and Solar Plan
The Planning Board will meet July 7 to consider a site plan for a residential ground solar system at 308 Deep Springs Drive, submitted by PM T Solar. The board will also review special use permits for:
- An ice cream shop at 350 State Route 31 (applicant: Cerio)
- A bakery at a separate lot on State Route 31 (applicant: Rivers)
- A home embroidery business at 7833 Gee Road (applicant: Jordan)
- A second storage building (applicant: Fisher Bay LLC)
The board may take action on each application.
Zoning Board to Hear Variance Requests
On July 9, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on area variances. New requests include:
- John Giacona: a 4.4-foot variance for a 12×8-foot deck at 117 Cayuga Avenue
- Derrick Maimone: a 16-foot variance for a 20×20-foot deck at 122 Seneca Avenue
Old business continued from previous meetings includes:
- Amber Canorro: an 8-foot privacy fence where 6 feet is allowed at 990 Chestnut Ridge Road
- Doug Varnum: side setback variance of 9.5 feet and rear setback variance of 25 feet for a shed at 709 Maple Drive
- Larry Garvey: a 6-foot fence where 4 feet is allowed and a solid fence where 50/50 open/solid is required at 8712 Bridgeport Kirkville Road
The board will also approve prior meeting minutes.
Coming Up
- **Planning Board** – July 7, 2026
- **Zoning Board of Appeals** – July 9, 2026
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